All Things with Kim Strassel: 2024’s Winners and Losers with Buck Sexton
Dec 17, 2024
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Buck Sexton, a radio talk show host and former CIA officer, joins Kim Strassel to dissect the political landscape of 2024. They examine Donald Trump's surprising win and Kamala Harris’ fall from grace. Sexton reveals how the mainstream media’s self-inflicted troubles have eroded trust. The duo explores the looming border crisis and its potential to shape future news, plus the evolving roles of figures like Elon Musk in politics. Dive into the highs and lows of an unpredictable year with their sharp insights!
Donald Trump's remarkable comeback in 2024 signals a strong resurgence for the Republican Party amid significant challenges faced by Democrats.
Elon Musk's increasing political engagement and the rise of free speech reflect a growing public resistance to perceived elite censorship in media.
Deep dives
Political Winners of 2024
Donald Trump is highlighted as a significant political winner, marking an impressive comeback after facing multiple indictments and personal threats. His success is portrayed as unprecedented for a Republican, particularly given the turbulence surrounding his campaign. Additionally, J.D. Vance's rise to potentially become the vice president reflects the strength of the Republican Party during this period. Other notable figures include Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, and Elon Musk, who has shifted his focus to politics in response to government dysfunction, suggesting a changing landscape for influential political figures.
Fortunes of the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party is characterized as facing severe challenges, with its foundational ethos seemingly in disarray. The discussion points to a lack of clear leadership and an inability to connect with broader electoral sentiments, particularly among more centrist voters. The prevailing faction within the party is criticized for pushing unpopular agendas, undermining their electoral prospects. Overall, the outlook for the Democrats appears bleak as they struggle to recover from what is described as a series of unsustainable political strategies.
The Impact of Free Speech and Media Dynamics
The episode underscores the resurgence of free speech as a noteworthy development for 2024, driven largely by figures like Elon Musk. There is evidence that the public is beginning to rebel against what is perceived as elite censorship, especially surrounding contentious cultural issues. Meanwhile, mainstream media is portrayed as a major loser, having lost credibility by overtly siding with one political agenda during the election cycle. This shift indicates a potential recalibration in the media landscape, as audiences search for more balanced reporting to accurately reflect the political climate.
2024 was the year that saw Donald Trump win, Kamala Harris lose, Joe Biden quit and Elon Musk make his way to Capitol Hill. Who else were the big winners and losers of the year, and what's on the 2025 horizon? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with radio talk show host and former CIA officer Buck Sexton about what led Donald Trump to victory, the self-created problems of the mainstream media and why the border crisis may dominate the news in the coming year.